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The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) -- an annual gathering of, well, conservatives, that doubles as a proving ground for would-be presidential candidates -- ends today. The Fix is on the ground, live-blogging the three-day event as it happens. Check out the schedule here. And check back for live updates.

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday that the nation's debt amounts to a new "Red Menace." Speaking at a dinner hosted by the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, the potential Republican presidential candidate made no mention to his own political plans. But he did lay out a broad platform for conservatives heading into a new presidential race - focusing almost single-mindedly on getting the nation's debt under control. And the speech dripped with Cold War symbolism.

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) -- an annual gathering of, well, conservatives, that doubles as a proving ground for would-be presidential candidates -- continues today. The Fix is on the ground, live-blogging the three-day event as it happens. Check...

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who faces a potential primary challenge in 2012, defended his vote for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) bailout on Friday, saying he believes the bill averted a depression. Following a speech by his new Utah...

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) added his voice to the drumbeat of criticism against President Obama in a speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference Friday afternoon. Thune hit many of the same themes already heard at this year's CPAC...

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney opened Friday's CPAC convention session with a sharp attack on President Obama, accusing the president of dithering on the economy and naivete on foreign policy.

Jeff Flake might run for Sen. Jon Kyl's Senate seat, Carl Paladino will not run for Chris Lee's House seat (and doesn't think he should have resigned) and former governor David Paterson (D-N.Y.) has a new job. Also, if you missed any of CPAC, for some reason, we've got you covered.

Donald Trump said Thursday that he will announce whether he will run for president by June. But while he weighs his options, The Donald is going to have some fun. Despite saying he was not yet a candidate, Trump sounded...

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who survived an assassination attempt last month, had given indications to her closest circle of political advisers prior to the shooting that if Sen. Jon Kyl (R) retired that she would run for the open seat in 2012.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called for abolition of the Environmental Protection Agency as part of a broader re-assessment of American energy policy in his address to the Conservative Political Action Conference today in Washington.

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) kicked off the conservative movement's biggest annual party in Washington Thursday morning by exhorting all conservatives - those focused on fiscal, social and natural security issues - to come together to continue Republican electoral gains in 2012.

Dick Lugar is goading the tea party, Ensign is raising money for his Senate bid, Ken Buck has launched a non-profit, and Gary Johnson will speak at CPAC after all. Make sure to sign up to get "Afternoon Fix"...

Republican Sens. Richard Lugar and Orrin Hatch have a lot in common. They were both elected to the Senate in 1976, they are both well-regarded senior senators in their 70s, and they've both become the object of derision among some conservatives. As each man prepares to run for his seventh term in the Senate, though, the Indianan Lugar and the Utahn Hatch have taken very different approaches when it comes to facing down potential primary challenges.

Republican leaders are officially walking a tightrope when it comes to the looming spending debate. It looks like the public is on their side, but the issue could prove thorny as we get closer to a standoff.

Jane Harman is retiring and there's already a candidate for her seat, Fox News has released more of their interview with Obama, Orrin Hatch is meeting the tea party and Sarah Palin is defending gay groups at CPAC. Make sure...

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